Psychology, the study of human behaviour, impacts every environment in which humans live, work, cooperate and communicate. Whether it’s in the classroom or the courtroom, the family home or the extremes of Antarctica, in Tasmanian communities or international relations, psychology plays a role.

If you want to develop knowledge and skills that will enrich your personal and professional life, or your goal is to become a research scientist, counsellor or registered psychologist, the Bachelor of Psychological Science provides the perfect foundation. When you study the science of psychology you will learn about the biological and psychological principles of human behavior, and will develop the transferable skills of critical thinking, communication and problem solving that are vital everywhere people interact. These include:

• marketing
• business
• advertising
• criminal justice
• neuroscience
• education
• public affairs
• health services
• human resources, and numerous other areas.

There are many career pathways available for students who have completed a degree in psychology, including:

• Human Resource Management
• Marketing and Market Research
• Employment and training services
• Teaching
• Community health and welfare
• Health services support e.g. Drug and alcohol, cancer, disability, rehabilitation
• Probation and parole services
• Aged, family and child services
• Policy and planning
• Counselling

If you aim to become a registered psychologist you will need to complete an APAC accredited fourth year psychology qualification e.g. Honours in Psychology, and then follow one of the following pathways:

• Option 1: 5 + 1 Internship Pathway, e.g. Master of Professional Psychology
• Option 2: APAC-accredited postgraduate professional psychology degree, e.g. Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Professional Recognition

Accreditation Status: The Bachelor of Psychological Science (53F) is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Further information on accreditation status of psychology courses can be viewed on the APAC website.